CONCERN has been expressed that a third major waste disposal plant could be built in Barry.

Plaid Cymru spokesman for the Vale of Glamorgan, Dr Ian Johnson, said a third plant may be built in the town as part of Prosiect Gwyrdd, the group set up by five local authorities in South Wales to find a plant capable of processing their residual waste left over after recycling.

He said: “Reports suggest that after an initial tendering process which left four candidates, one of the companies has suggested moving their location from Newport to Barry.”

Two disposal plants have been given planning permission to be built on Barry Docks in 18 months.

Dr Johnson said: “I am very worried that Barry is now being seen as the dumping ground for south-east Wales.

“Despite a tenacious fight from local residents and some of our local councillors, two waste disposal plants have already been given permission.

“No doubt this has given other companies the idea that the Vale is a soft touch on this issue.”

He continued: “What we really need is for there to be less waste for people to have to throw away, whether that’s food or packaging. We need to be more careful about our environment.”